A cabin in the winter wilderness by Finnish architect Ville Hara, with no running water, no central heating, and limited electricity. "We wanted to keep it simple to contrast with hectic city life and all the machinery," he says. "It is an ascetic experience." Hara designed the building, which is located on an island in a remote lake, with partner Anu Puustinen (their firm is Avanto Architects). They created a floor plan in the shape of a cross, framing different views of the forest and water on all four sides. - ArchDaily